I Bought the monopod to help steady my camera when zoomed in. Took it to Morro Bay to film the seals and otters playing in the ocean. It was a real windy day so the monopod was not able to stabilize the camera much but it makes a dandy walking stick for hiking. Got a feeling it will do a good job if the wind is not too heavyGet more detail about Opteka MP100 67" Pro Photo / Video Monopod.